Arborist Ground Person

Company: Bartlett Tree Experts
Location: San Gabriel
Posted on: May 7, 2022

Job Description:

If you enjoy working outdoors in a professional and safe environment, consider a career with Bartlett Tree Experts! At Bartlett, we value a strong culture of excellence in safety, scientific research, lifelong learning, and career development.

As an Arborist Ground Person, you will be an integral member of a tree care crew working alongside Bartlett's dedicated team of arborists, gaining practical field experience in scientific tree and shrub care on commercial and residential properties. This is a unique entry-level opportunity to develop your career in arboriculture through hands-on, on-the-job training.

We offer competitive compensation, as well as:

+ A safety-first culture and professional workplace

+ Advancement opportunities - we promote from within

+ Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

+ 401k retirement plan

+ Paid time off and holidays

+ Industry credential/license pay increases - we encourage and invest in your professional development

+ Company provided uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment

+ Boot reimbursement up to $150

+ Access to training, continuing education programs, and a variety of resources provided by the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories in Charlotte, NC

To find out more about what life is like at Bartlett, check us out on Instagram @LifeatBartlett.

As an Arborist Ground Person, you will play an important role in:

+ Learning through on-the-job training to safely perform all aspects of arboriculture, including:

+ Pruning

+ Rigging

+ Cabling and bracing

+ Removals

+ Properly maintaining and operating equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts)

+ Implementing work zone safety procedures

+ Assisting Arborist Climbers and Arborist Crew Leaders working on the ground and aloft

+ Assisting with driving, backing, dumping, and parking duties

+ Learning, understanding, and adhering to all safety rules and company safety policies

+ A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors

+ Ability to pass a criminal background check

+ Interest in working outdoors year-round performing manual labor in all weather conditions

+ A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to participate within a multi-disciplinary team

+ Prior tree care, landscaping, forestry, or horticulture experience is preferred but not required

+ Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record

+ Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Landscape Management, Environmental Science or a related field OR prior experience working in the tree care industry is preferred but not required

The F. A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

Pasadena

CA

Production Arborist

4/7/2022

Regular Full-Time

ID: 2022-14054

External Company URL: https://englishcareers-bartlett.icims.com

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